Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Overview
Carmel-by-the-Sea's original and only locally owned food tour, rooted in this community since 2012. Discover the village's best-kept culinary secrets on this 3-hour guided walking tour featuring five tastings — including wine or a cocktail — at beloved local restaurants, tasting rooms, and specialty shops. Your local guide — someone who lives in this community — shares the history, architecture, and insider stories that make Carmel unlike anywhere else on the California coast, with stops built on relationships we've cultivated with local businesses over more than a decade. You may visit a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning restaurant, a honey company started by a local fifth grader, a celebrated bistro known for its chilaquiles and champagne cocktail, a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes, and more. The tastings add up to a generous lunch. Over 850 five-star reviews. Limited to 16 guests for a more personal, intimate experience.
What's Included
- All beverages
- All food samplings (enough for lunch)
- 3-hour food and wine tasting tour
- Professional foodie guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Carmel-By-The-Sea
CA 93921, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mission Street
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
We end 2-3 blocks from the starting point, depending on the day's itinerary. Our guides are happy to give you specific return instructions, or walk you back if you're not comfortable with navigation.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable to walk without difficulty or pain
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; we are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice
- Minimum age is 21 years for alcohol consumption.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 3 and up; tour is geared towards adults but well behaved children are welcome
- Children under the age of 3 should be discussed with tour operator as to the appropriateness of attending.
- ** We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten- and lactose-free diets with advance notice ONLY. Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking. We are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice, so please note any special restrictions on your reservation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-5973FOOD
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